One thing that good horsemen do is to use the bit as a means of communication; not as a way to stop a horse, or cause pain / discomfort to a horse. A very special time for a horseman is when his horse picks up the bit and carries it for the first time. What a Feeling! Flashdance! What a feeling (you can really have it all) What a feeling (pictures come alive when I call) I can have it all (I can really have it all) Have it all (pictures come alive when I call) What a feeling!!!!